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6.5 avg / 10

Ely Public School District

School District · Ely, Minnesota

Students: 536
Teachers (FTE): 38

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,585

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#134 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,585

+$1,977 vs Minnesota median

District size

536 students

Smaller than Minnesota median

About Ely Public School District

Ely Public School District is a Ely, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 536 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $16,585 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Ely Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Memorial High School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Ely Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 41.8% and ELA proficiency of 60.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Ely Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 41.8%
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ELA Proficiency 60.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Ely Public School District with test data.

Schools in Ely Public School District

3 schools

District Details

City
Ely
Total Enrollment
536
Teachers (FTE)
38
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ely Public School District?

Ely Public School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Ely Public School District?

The average composite rating for Ely Public School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ely Public School District?

Ely Public School District spends $16,585 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Ely Public School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Ely Public School District is 14.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Ely Public School District?

Memorial High School is the highest-rated school in Ely Public School District with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Ely Public School District?

Across schools in Ely Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Ely Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?

Ely Public School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
41.8%
ELA Proficiency
60.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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